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The latest news and events from the SIUE School of Nursing
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School of Nursing Winter 2023 Newsletter
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- Students Experience Flight Nursing from Air Evac Lifeteam
- Alumni Establish Lasting Legacy to Benefit Nursing Students
- School of Nursing Recognizes Outstanding Preceptors
- SIUE Confers 1,413 Degrees at Fall Commencement
- You Can Help Recruit Students
- SIUE Alumni News and Events
- Personal and Professional Development
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Students Experience Flight Nursing from Air Evac Lifeteam
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Nursing students welcomed the Air Evac Lifeteam from Maryville to campus in October, getting a firsthand look into the career of flight nursing. The Air Evac Lifeteam helicopter performed a landing for the students in a parking lot on the Edwardsville campus and shared insights on their path to their unique and specialized career.
“It is important in community health to know that there are several nursing opportunities available,” said Myjal Garner, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, instructor in the School of Nursing. “We strive to introduce students to not only classroom experiences, but also real-life experiences in the community to be sure that they realize there are a wide variety of opportunities in nursing.”
Read the article.
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Alumni Establish Lasting Legacy to Benefit Nursing Students
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Graduates from the School of Nursing's class of 1966 led a successful fundraising campaign to fully endow the Nursing Heritage Scholarship Endowment, a scholarship for traditional nursing students in perpetuity.
Sharing deep pride in the remarkable growth and success of their alma mater, Sharon Grider, Barb Wagner, Mary Anne Wehrle and Lynn Ward asked fellow alumni and friends from the first five classes from the SON to join them in establishing a scholarship that would secure their legacy and impact on the future of nursing.
“I am proud to be a member of the first class to graduate from the SIUE SON as we had a unique experience and were part of setting the successful program in motion,” said Ward. “I am so impressed with the progress of the SON and its programs.”
Learn more about the campaign and endowment.
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School of Nursing Recognizes Outstanding Preceptors
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In recognition of the critical role preceptors play in preparing nurse practitioner students, the School of Nursing has presented five preceptor excellence awards.
“Preceptors are one of the most important mentors to our nurse practitioner students,” said SON's Bernadette Sobczak, DNP, clinical assistant professor and family nurse practitioner program clinical site coordinator. “Nurse practitioners and healthcare professionals are faced with increasing responsibilities and demands in our complex healthcare system. Precepting a student, while it is rewarding, it is extremely time consuming yet critically important to have quality healthcare providers in the community. We just want to recognize these advanced practice nurses and physicians for the excellent job they do mentoring our students.”
Congratulations to the following honorees:
- Family Practice: Kimberly Koontz, APRN, FNP, Springfield Clinic
- Women’s Health: Jessica Schneider, APRN, WHNP, West End OBGYN, St. Louis, Mo.
- Mental Health: Sandra Tate, APN-CS, Tate Psychiatric, Southern Illinois
- Pediatrics: Eliza Smith, APRN, FNP-BC, Sarah Bush Lincoln Pediatric Clinic, Mattoon, Ill.
- Specialty Area: Jeanne Hancock, APRN, FNP-BC, Christian Northwest Healthcare, Florissant, Mo.
Learn more about the awards.
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SIUE Confers 1,413 Degrees at Fall Commencement
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Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, conferred degrees upon 1,413 eligible graduates during fall 2022 commencement exercises, held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 16-17, in the First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center.
"Graduates, I am confident that you will make an incredible difference in our world and that you will inspire those you will meet," said Minor. "My bold ambition for this university is propelled by you, your determination, and your capacity to improve the world we live in.”
The School of Nursing's student speaker, Catherine Kerber, who earned a bachelor’s in nursing, recognized her fellow graduates’ intelligence, determination, courage and optimism.
“I urge you all to always recognize your own worth,” Kerber said. “Take care of and advocate for yourself the way you do for your patients. Prioritize your happiness and well-being not only so that you can take care of others, but also because you are inherently worthy and deserving.”
Learn more and watch the video.
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You Can Help Recruit Students
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The Office of Admissions invites you to help recruit students through the Alumni Recruitment Ambassador Program. Our alumni ambassadors attend college fairs in their area, send emails and postcards, serve on alumni panels at recruitment events, and more.
Learn more and volunteer today!
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SIUE Alumni News and Events
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Alumni and Friends Basketball Reception
Saturday, February 11
The Alumni Association and Cougar Athletics invite you and your family to a special Alumni and Friends Reception in-between the Cougar Basketball doubleheader vs. Eastern Illinois University. Beginning at 2:30 p.m., enjoy a taco bar, beverages and game giveaways (while supplies last), connect with fellow SIUE alumni and friends and get the chance to win some official SIUE Alumni swag bags, all while cheering on both Cougar Basketball teams to victory!
Register today!
Club Sports Alumni Weekend
April 14-16
This reunion weekend is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow club sports alumni. Events will take place in the Student Activities Center, Outdoor RecPlex and East Alton Ice Arena and include free food, drinks, giveaways, and reconnecting with fellow club sports alumni, family, and friends!
Register today!
Golden Graduation Reunion Weekend
May 5-6
Celebrate your 50-year reunion with fellow SIUE alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago. This milestone is an incredible opportunity for you, our Golden Graduates, to celebrate your time on campus and your lasting commitment to SIUE. We look forward to welcoming you back to campus to celebrate your 50-year reunion, relive days gone by and make new SIUE memories.
Register today!
Save The Date for One Day, One SIUE
Thursday, April 20
Mark your calendars and join us for our 2nd annual 24-hour Day of Giving and Evening Campus Celebration featuring students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends and community partners. Check your email and siue.edu/give for more details soon!
Save The Date for Black Alumni Reunion Weekend
April 21-23
Mark your calendars and come home for the SIUE Black Alumni Alliance’s 2nd Black Alumni Reunion Weekend! Revitalized in 2022, the Black Alumni Alliance exists to celebrate the presence, purpose and achievements of Black students, alumni and friends. If you would like to get involved with or learn more about the Black Alumni Alliance, email siuealumni@siue.edu to be connected with the Alliance's leadership. Check your email and siue.edu/alumni for more Reunion Weekend details soon!
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Personal and Professional Development
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Take advantage of new opportunities with SIUE Online Services and Educational Outreach as we explore a variety of new personal and professional courses! We are excited to be launching new courses, as well as our Spring 2023 catalog. Please visit our website at siue.edu/educational-outreach to peruse, stay updated, and register for all the Personal, Professional, Lifelong Learning, Educard and various other offerings OSEO is presenting!
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School of Nursing
Alumni Hall, Room 2117
Edwardsville, IL 62026
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